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It’s Been 21 Days Since Gov. Evers Announced His Surplus Plan, Republicans Still Don’t Have One MADISON, Wis. — While Wisconsin’s economy is booming thanks to Governor Evers’ investments in worker training, small businesses, and economic development projects, Wisconsin families
February 16, 2022 – A celebration of Black History Month and diversity on the University of Wisconsin-River Falls campus will take place during Africa Night from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24, in Abbott Concert Hall in the
When Wisconsin Army National Guard recruiters speak with potential recruits, the conversation is typically about the kind of military jobs available. But in recent years, recruits have also had the option to consider certain civilian jobs available to them as
Latest announcement in growing movement to elect trusted conservative as attorney general [Balsam Lake, Wis.] – Today, Adam Jarchow announced the support of over two dozen conservative legislative leaders in his campaign for attorney general. The leaders – representing districts
Legislation increases access to essential breast cancer screenings [Neenah, Wis.] – Today, breast cancer fighter and women’s health advocate, Gail Zeamer, released a new video aimed at passage of Assembly Bill 416/Senate Bill 413. The legislation, which is currently working its
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s unnecessary request for an additional $30 billion in COVID-19 relief. “It’s rich for President Biden to ask Congress for billions more in COVID relief when
The investment will accelerate cleaning Areas of Concern in Wisconsin near the St. Louis River, Fox River, Milwaukee Estuary, and Sheboygan WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that as a direct result of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) leadership participated in the 2022 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) “United We Thrive” Winter Policy Conference in Washington D.C. this week. The annual meeting, held
MADISON, Wis. – The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will refund the $10 application fee to customers who applied for a wolf harvest permit or preference point for the Fall 2021 wolf harvest season. The department will restore all
League of Wisconsin Municipalities & City of Milwaukee File Joint Amicus Brief in Becker v. Dane County The League of Wisconsin Municipalities and the City of Milwaukee recently filed a joint amicus brief with the Wisconsin Supreme Court in Becker v.
MADISON — Today, Wisconsin State Representative Gary Hebl joined over 120 state and local elected officials in endorsing Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate. Rep. Hebl released the following statement: “When it comes to delivering for Wisconsin’s working families, there
Fast-Tracked Bills Will Undermine Health and Wellbeing of Communities Throughout State MADISON – Statement from Sara Finger, Executive Director and Founder of the Wisconsin Alliance for Women’s Health (WAWH) “Under the guise of creating a stronger workforce, proposed legislation from
Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice is a statewide interfaith education and advocacy organization. As people of faith, we believe that health care is a right, and that it is the responsibility of a democratic government to safeguard the health and
WATCH: “He should have used his power to serve Wisconsin. Instead, Ron Johnson served himself.” MADISON, Wis.—Opportunity Wisconsin today launched a new TV ad as part of their multimillion dollar TV and digital advertising campaign calling out Senator Ron Johnson for
[Waukesha, WI] – Scott Walker announced his formal endorsement of Rebecca Kleefisch for Governor of Wisconsin in a video message to supporters and on the Jay Weber Show on Thursday, adding to the growing conservative coalition backing her grassroots campaign.
STEVENS POINT, Wis. — Today, the campaign of State Senate President Pro Tempore, State Senator, and candidate for Lieutenant Governor, Patrick Testin, released his slate of endorsements from Wisconsin Republican Legislators. Included in this list are over 35 conservative Republican legislators
MADISON, Wis. – Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement on the endorsement of Mayor Cavalier Johnson for Mayor of Milwaukee: “The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is proud to endorse Mayor Cavalier Johnson for Mayor of
It’s Been 21 Days Since Gov. Evers Announced His Surplus Plan, Republicans Still Don’t Have One MADISON, Wis. — While Wisconsin’s economy is booming thanks to Governor Evers’ investments in worker training, small businesses, and economic development projects, Wisconsin families are feeling the effects of rising costs at the grocery
February 16, 2022 – A celebration of Black History Month and diversity on the University of Wisconsin-River Falls campus will take place during Africa Night from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24, in Abbott Concert Hall in the Kleinpell Fine Arts building. The free event is open to
When Wisconsin Army National Guard recruiters speak with potential recruits, the conversation is typically about the kind of military jobs available. But in recent years, recruits have also had the option to consider certain civilian jobs available to them as well. The U.S. Army Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) program
Latest announcement in growing movement to elect trusted conservative as attorney general [Balsam Lake, Wis.] – Today, Adam Jarchow announced the support of over two dozen conservative legislative leaders in his campaign for attorney general. The leaders – representing districts in all regions of the state – cited Adam’s conservative
Legislation increases access to essential breast cancer screenings [Neenah, Wis.] – Today, breast cancer fighter and women’s health advocate, Gail Zeamer, released a new video aimed at passage of Assembly Bill 416/Senate Bill 413. The legislation, which is currently working its way through the State Legislature in Madison, would increase access
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s unnecessary request for an additional $30 billion in COVID-19 relief. “It’s rich for President Biden to ask Congress for billions more in COVID relief when he 1) hasn’t even spent all the money Congress previously
The investment will accelerate cleaning Areas of Concern in Wisconsin near the St. Louis River, Fox River, Milwaukee Estuary, and Sheboygan WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that as a direct result of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will make significant progress in
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) leadership participated in the 2022 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) “United We Thrive” Winter Policy Conference in Washington D.C. this week. The annual meeting, held February 14 – 16, 2022, included the business meeting, committee
MADISON, Wis. – The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will refund the $10 application fee to customers who applied for a wolf harvest permit or preference point for the Fall 2021 wolf harvest season. The department will restore all customer’s wolf preference point records to their Fall 2021 pre-application
League of Wisconsin Municipalities & City of Milwaukee File Joint Amicus Brief in Becker v. Dane County The League of Wisconsin Municipalities and the City of Milwaukee recently filed a joint amicus brief with the Wisconsin Supreme Court in Becker v. Dane County, which examines the scope of authority of local
MADISON — Today, Wisconsin State Representative Gary Hebl joined over 120 state and local elected officials in endorsing Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate. Rep. Hebl released the following statement: “When it comes to delivering for Wisconsin’s working families, there is no one more qualified than Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes.
Fast-Tracked Bills Will Undermine Health and Wellbeing of Communities Throughout State MADISON – Statement from Sara Finger, Executive Director and Founder of the Wisconsin Alliance for Women’s Health (WAWH) “Under the guise of creating a stronger workforce, proposed legislation from the GOP majority in our state legislature threatens to weaken
Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice is a statewide interfaith education and advocacy organization. As people of faith, we believe that health care is a right, and that it is the responsibility of a democratic government to safeguard the health and well-being of its population. Two bills are currently under consideration
WATCH: “He should have used his power to serve Wisconsin. Instead, Ron Johnson served himself.” MADISON, Wis.—Opportunity Wisconsin today launched a new TV ad as part of their multimillion dollar TV and digital advertising campaign calling out Senator Ron Johnson for putting his own personal profits above hardworking Wisconsinites. The new
[Waukesha, WI] – Scott Walker announced his formal endorsement of Rebecca Kleefisch for Governor of Wisconsin in a video message to supporters and on the Jay Weber Show on Thursday, adding to the growing conservative coalition backing her grassroots campaign. Governor Walker will join Rebecca for a rally with
STEVENS POINT, Wis. — Today, the campaign of State Senate President Pro Tempore, State Senator, and candidate for Lieutenant Governor, Patrick Testin, released his slate of endorsements from Wisconsin Republican Legislators. Included in this list are over 35 conservative Republican legislators representing all corners of the Badger State. Along with the
MADISON, Wis. – Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement on the endorsement of Mayor Cavalier Johnson for Mayor of Milwaukee: “The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is proud to endorse Mayor Cavalier Johnson for Mayor of Milwaukee. Cavalier represents a new generation of leadership, and brings